Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 166 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 9 in 2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 vs Bridgestone Potenza S001 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport PS2 is ahead, 75–65
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Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 56 · 5,804 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 8 in 2019 Auto Motor und Sport UHP Summer Tire Test R20 (overall ranking)
“Quote: Originally Posted by Josspeed Quote: Originally Posted by cfm56d7b +1 Bridgestone Potenza S001 are near the bottom of all run flat tires. If you prefer run flat tires, Pirelli P Zero are much better. GREAT! Thanks... so Pzero much better than B S001 To caveat the "much better" statement ... - All run flat tires generate more noise - Some run flat tires produce a harsher ride. In this case, S001 tires are harsher than P Zero tires. I've owned both - As the mileage increases, run flat tires generate more noise as the tread wears off. It's normal. The only question is whether the driver is willing to tolerate it - In average driving, P Zero tires will probably last 25K to 28K miles. Or less. I am replacing the OEM set at 24K miles. Yet the convenience of run flat tires is attractive. For me, P Zero tires represent a good compromise and a much better option than S001 which were exorbitantly harsh even when new.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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79
Dry
Pilot Sport PS2 +772Why this score
Source Pilot Sport PS2 Potenza S001 Professional tests (TWG score) – 79 Reviews found online 86 63 -
78
Wet
Pilot Sport PS2 +375Why this score
Source Pilot Sport PS2 Potenza S001 Professional tests (TWG score) – 84 Reviews found online 80 62 -
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Snow
No comparison51Why this score
Source Pilot Sport PS2 Potenza S001 Reviews found online – 39 -
73
Comfort
Pilot Sport PS2 +1459Why this score
Source Pilot Sport PS2 Potenza S001 Professional tests (TWG score) – 63 Reviews found online 76 51 -
70
Noise
Pilot Sport PS2 +1852Why this score
Source Pilot Sport PS2 Potenza S001 Professional tests (TWG score) – 48 Reviews found online 74 58 -
66
Treadwear
Pilot Sport PS2 +1254Why this score
Source Pilot Sport PS2 Potenza S001 Professional tests (TWG score) – 58 Reviews found online 66 49 -
81
Handling
Pilot Sport PS2 +2061Why this score
Source Pilot Sport PS2 Potenza S001 Reviews found online 81 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 65 |
| Dry | 79 | 72 |
| Wet | 78 | 75 |
| Snow | – | 51 |
| Comfort | 73 | 59 |
| Noise | 70 | 52 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 54 |
| Handling | 81 | 61 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Pilot Sport PS2
65
/ 100
Potenza S001
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport PS2 | Potenza S001 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/9 · 2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test | 43% #5/8 · 2019 Auto Motor und Sport UHP Summer Tire Test R20 | −17.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport PS2
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and traction
- Confident, predictable handling and progressive limit feedback
- Excellent steering response and turn-in precision
Cons
- High initial purchase price
- Rapid tread wear, particularly on rear axles or under spirited driving
- Reduced wet traction and potential for sudden breakaway as the tread wears down
Tire B Potenza S001
Pros
- Precise and sharp steering response
- Strong dry-pavement cornering grip
- Stiff sidewalls providing robust rim protection and high-speed stability
Cons
- High levels of road noise and cabin drone
- Stiff, harsh ride quality (particularly noticeable on run-flat versions)
- Poor or unpredictable wet-weather grip and sudden loss of traction
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Community opinion on the Bridgestone Potenza S001 is divided, with some users praising their dry grip and stability, while many others criticize their rapid wear, stiffness (especially run-flat variants), noise, and cracking issues. Owners frequently compare them unfavorably to alternatives like Michelin or Pirelli, though budget-friendly deals tend to draw occasional interest.
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2025-10-01
“Bridgestone Potenza S001 all year in Portland Oregon? As a second car in the family, do you think I can get away with running Bridgestone Potenza S001, with good tread depth, all year in Portland Oregon? I've lived here my whole life so I know the climate well. As long as I don't drive during the 1-3 snow days, do you think I'm good? My other car is a Honda Pilot AWD that we do summer/winter tire swap and take skiing ~20 times a year. For a car I never plan on taking in the snow, doing summer/winter swap or summer/all-season seems like overkill.”
r/BMWi3
·27 upvotes ·2024-01-09
“Mount all 4 tires Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/45R20 on i3s stock rims 5.5” front 15mm spacers and 6.5” rear After much convincing I have mounted all four tires of the same size purchased on TireRack for $83 each on i3s stock staggered rims. Smooth and stable. Looking gooddddddd!”
r/Miata
·2022-03-30
“Potenza S001 cracking Has anyone had issues with their OEM Bridgestone Potenza S001 tires cracking? I have OEM tires on my 2018 CLub with 17k miles with cracking in the treads for all 4 tires and because they are 4 years + 3 months past manufacture date, Bridgestone told me to Beat It. These are $185 tires that don't last 4 seasons....why would I ever buy them if they are PoS?”
Top themes
#Tread Wear and Longevity#Run-Flat Stiffness and Comfort#Road Noise and Harshness#Dry Grip and Stability#Quality and Cracking Issues#Value and Deals
Based on 16 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 | B · Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 7 | 55 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 540″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 280 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
65
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 — better handling, noise and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 scores 81 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 scores 70 vs 52 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 scores 73 vs 59 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 scores 66 vs 54 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Tire B · Bridgestone Potenza S001
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.